Enable AWS Security Hub Rule
Ensure that AWS Security Hub is enabled for an AWS Account to comply with security standards.
| Rule | AWS Security Hub should be enabled for an AWS Account |
| Framework | FedRAMP Moderate Revision 4 |
| Severity | ✔ High |
Rule Name: AWS Security Hub Enabled for FedRAMP Moderate Revision 4
Description:
AWS Security Hub provides a comprehensive view of security alerts and compliance status across multiple AWS accounts. The Security Hub service offers insights into potential security issues by aggregating findings from various AWS services, partner solutions, and custom checks. To meet the security requirements mandated by FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) Moderate Revision 4, it is necessary to enable AWS Security Hub within your AWS account.
Enabling AWS Security Hub for your AWS account ensures continuous monitoring of your resources for security vulnerabilities, compliance violations, and potential threats. It helps in maintaining a proactive stance towards security by providing actionable intelligence and automating the process of remediation.
By enabling AWS Security Hub, you can benefit from the following features:
- Aggregated security findings from various AWS services and third-party integrations
- Compliance checks against industry standards and regulatory frameworks like FedRAMP
- Continuous monitoring and automated remediation of security issues
- Centralized view of security status and real-time alerts
- Integration with other AWS services to enhance security posture
Troubleshooting steps:
If you encounter any issues while enabling AWS Security Hub, follow these troubleshooting steps:
- 1.
Ensure that you have the necessary permissions:
- Make sure you have the required IAM permissions to enable Security Hub. Refer to AWS documentation for the required permissions.
- 2.
Verify your account status:
- Confirm that your AWS account is valid and active. If you have any billing issues or outstanding dues, resolve them before enabling Security Hub.
- 3.
Check region availability:
- AWS Security Hub availability may vary depending on the AWS region. Verify that the region you are trying to enable Security Hub in supports the service.
- 4.
Review resource limits:
- Check if your account has reached any resource limits imposed by AWS. If you have exceeded any limits, request a limit increase from AWS support.
- 5.
Verify service prerequisites:
- Ensure that any prerequisite services required by Security Hub are correctly configured and enabled. Examples include AWS Config, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles.
- 6.
Review logs for errors:
- Check AWS CloudWatch Logs or AWS CloudTrail logs for any error messages related to Security Hub. Identify and resolve any potential issues mentioned in the logs.
- 7.
Contact AWS Support:
- If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact the AWS Support team for further assistance. Provide them with relevant error messages, logs, and steps performed, to help them diagnose the problem accurately.
Necessary Codes:
No specific codes are required for enabling AWS Security Hub. The process involves navigating through the AWS Management Console and configuring Security Hub settings as per your requirements.
Step-by-step Guide for Enabling AWS Security Hub:
To enable AWS Security Hub for your AWS account, follow these steps:
- 1.
Login to the AWS Management Console:
- Visit the AWS console login page and enter your credentials to access the console.
- 2.
Navigate to the Security Hub service:
- In the AWS Management Console, search for "Security Hub" in the services search bar and select the "Security Hub" service from the results.
- 3.
Click on "Enable Security Hub":
- On the Security Hub dashboard, click on the "Enable Security Hub" button to start the setup process.
- 4.
Choose the AWS region:
- Select the AWS region in which you want to enable Security Hub. Make sure the chosen region supports Security Hub.
- 5.
Configure data collection:
- Enable or disable the collection of security findings from supported AWS services and third-party integrations based on your requirements. Check the relevant checkboxes to enable data collection.
- 6.
Set up automatic remediation:
- If desired, configure automatic remediation actions for specific security findings. This option allows Security Hub to automatically perform corrective actions based on predefined rules.
- 7.
Configure standards and controls:
- Select the industry standards and regulatory frameworks against which you want to evaluate your AWS resources' compliance. For FedRAMP compliance, select the appropriate options.
- 8.
Review and confirm settings:
- Check all the configured settings and make necessary changes if required. Once satisfied, click on "Enable Security Hub" to finalize the setup process.
- 9.
Wait for the activation:
- AWS Security Hub will now begin its activation process. Please note that it may take a few minutes for Security Hub to become fully active. Monitor the status of Security Hub activation on the dashboard.
- 10.
Verify enabled services and findings:
- After the activation is complete, navigate through the Security Hub dashboard to review the enabled services and the security findings being collected.
Congratulations! You have successfully enabled AWS Security Hub for your AWS account, specifically configured for FedRAMP Moderate Revision 4. Utilize the Security Hub dashboard to monitor security and compliance status, address any findings, and enhance your overall security posture.